How to pronounce zevatron
Say it like ZEV-uh-trahn. Zevatron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEV).
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- ZEV
- uh
- trahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zevatron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- trahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of zevatron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ZEV-uh-tron.
What does zevatron mean?
- A hypothetical source of extreme-energy cosmic rays (EECR), capable of accelerating particles to 1 ZeV (zetta-electronvolt).
Where does zevatron come from?
From Z- + eV + -a- + -tron, modeled on earlier bevatron etc.
Questions about saying zevatron
How do you pronounce zevatron?
Say ZEV-uh-trahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɛvəˌtrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈzɛvəˌtrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zevatron?
Zevatron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEV). Broken into parts: ZEV · uh · trahn.
Is zevatron pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈzɛvəˌtrɒn/ (ZEV-uh-tron).